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Fallin Says No Special Session for Teacher Pay Alternative

State of Oklahoma

 

 No special session of the Oklahoma Legislature will be held after Gov. Mary Fallin was unable to reach agreement with lawmakers on a plan for a teacher pay raise and the redistribution of $140 million in surplus revenue to targeted agencies.

Fallin met Thursday with Republican leaders in the House and Senate to discuss a possible session. She wanted lawmakers to consider an alternative to a state question in November calling for a 1 percent sales tax increase for public education that includes a $5,000 teacher pay raise. She also wanted lawmakers to consider distributing the $140 million to specific agencies.

But Fallin spokesman Michael McNutt confirmed late Thursday the governor and lawmakers couldn't reach a consensus.

As a result, the surplus revenue will be allocated proportionally to state agencies.